High School: Krieger owns the New Philadelphia single-game record for strikeouts (18). He hurled three no-hitters and one perfect game while pitching for the Quakers. Krieger played on teams that won regional championships his first two years. The right-hander was named first team all-conference for three years and first team All-Eastern District for two years. He was a four-year letterman.

Personal: Krieger's parents are Kevin and Kendra Krieger. The pitcher is an exercise science major.